Milam County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Milam County is located in Texas with a total population of 25,268. It is the 100th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Milam County is 41.6 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Milam County is $59,076. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $168,900. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Milam County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Milam County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.1% vs 39.9%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.